Industrial Wastewater Engineer — East London (On-Site)

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a dedicated Chemical Engineer to manage and operate an industrial wastewater treatment plant at an East London facility. The role requires strong knowledge of water chemistry, environmental regulations, and hands-on troubleshooting of plant equipment.

The successful candidate will monitor processes, optimize chemical dosing, and implement improvements to ensure compliant, efficient operations while maintaining thorough records and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in industrial wastewater treatment operations is essential.
• Strong understanding of water chemistry and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the industrial wastewater treatment plant.
• Ensure compliance with local and national environmental regulations and permits.
• Optimize chemical treatment processes to achieve required effluent quality.
• Conduct regular testing and analysis of wastewater influent and effluent.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues with treatment equipment.
• Implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare performance reports.
• Manage inventory of treatment chemicals and coordinate with suppliers.
• Adhere to health and safety procedures.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

Water Chemistry

Troubleshooting

Regulatory Compliance

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

SCADA

Laboratory Instruments

Job description

Placements24 seeks a dedicated Chemical Engineer to manage and operate an industrial wastewater treatment plant at an East London facility. The role requires strong knowledge of water chemistry, environmental regulations, and hands-on troubleshooting of plant equipment.

The successful candidate will monitor processes, optimize chemical dosing, and implement improvements to ensure compliant, efficient operations while maintaining thorough records and safety protocols.